Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker spoke about the upcoming fight with Renier de Ridder, which will take place on July 26 at the UFC on ABC 9 tournament in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
"I want to redeem myself for the last loss. After losses, I always became better and came back with a victory. It is important for me to do this again to move in the right direction - towards the title.
De Ridder is very good at imposing a fight where you are uncomfortable to fight. He has a unique skill set and a special strategy that, if he implements it, creates a lot of problems - Bo learned this from his own bitter experience. I want to work as the first fighter and lead the fight in the style that I am strong in. I like to fight aggressively. I am a striker by nature, so I want to make him work standing up," quotes Whittaker MMA Mania.
